North Line a foray into uncharted territory

Former Metro bus patrons are becoming accustomed to the new rail extension's train schedule.

Former Metro bus patrons are becoming accustomed to the new rail...

A man dressed as Santa Claus waved excitedly on Thursday as a southbound Metro train rumbled past the corner of Fulton and Boundary. To Northside residents, a trainload of people whizzing by is about as much of a novelty as seeing Santa.

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